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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MAY 11, 1999 curbing. Mursko pointed out that presently there is zero compliance with curbing requirements. Consensus of the Council was to accept Mursko's recommendation for concrete curb stops. Council discussed "Screening" and it was their consensus to accept Mursko's recommendation. It was noted that while 100% screening presents security concerns, there are other means such as lighting, higher fences, etc. to address security. "Landscaping: Establishment of Green Areas" was discussed. Council felt that some flexibility was needed in this area to address some unique property situations in the Park. Therefore, the consensus was to adopt the recommendation of Mursko with the provision for a variance procedure based on hardship. As part of this discussion, the Council discussed the landscaping with the Comfort Bus property owners have done within the street right -of -way. It was Council's consensus to address this situation at the time Comfort Bus applies for a CUP and submits an updated site plan. Council reviewed Mursko's report relative to site conditions at the City's Public Works Garage. Mursko noted that in discussing property conditions within Ryan Industrial Park, these property owners point to site conditions at the City's garage. The first condition discussed is the fact that the chain link fence around the exterior storage area is within the required front yard. It was also noted that the Garage property has no back yard area. If the fence is moved back in order to comply with the Code, approximately one -third of the storage area would be lost. Morelan suggested that the City may warrant a variance situation in this case given that there is no back yard area. Mursko pointed out that chain -link fencing is allowed in the Industrial District, but is not allowed in the Public District. It was suggested that the Code be amended to allow chain -link in the Public District. Other properties this would effect would be church and school properties. Scalze suggested a wood fence around the City's storage area. The City Administrator suggested that the Code could be amended to allow chain -link by Conditional Use Permit to allow the City some control. One criteria which could be considered is whether or not the property abuts residential. If it does, then perhaps the City would prefer to see a wooden fence. Fahey directed City staff to draft an ordinance amendment to allow chain -link in the Public District by CUP and include some criteria for when chain -link would be allowed. PAGE 21